Essay Contest for a $1000 Scholarship

Eligible Applicants:  Students in LVISD or private or home-schooled students who live in the LVISD; of any ethnicity or faith; in grade 12.
Proof of residency may be requested.

Award:  One winner will be selected for a $1000 scholarship. The deadline is April 17 each year.

Download the THREE-PAGE Flyer and information sheet for the 2026 Scholarship Essay Contest here:2026 Scholarship Flyer

We welcome donations to the LVHA Scholarship fund.

Congratulations to these winners
2025
Farrah Wilkinson – La Vernia High School

2024
Carter Keck – La Vernia High School

2023
A portion of this year’s scholarship was made possible by a donation in memory of Joseph Cicherski
Preston Waltisperger – La Vernia High School

2022
Chance Evans – La Vernia High School

2021 
This year’s scholarship was made possible by a donation in memory of Mark Kotelman.
Lauryn Bilicek – La Vernia High School

2020
This year’s scholarship was made possible by a donation in memory of Winona Alder.
Kyndall Robinson – La Vernia High School

2019
Grace Burg – La Vernia High School